Ethylene glycol isooctyl ether

Ethylene Glycol Isooctyl Ether

Ethylene Glycol Isooctyl Ether (2-EHG), also known as 2-(2-Ethylhexyloxy)ethanol, is an organic compound. The following is a detailed introduction to Ethylene Glycol Isooctyl Ether:

I. Basic Information

CAS Number: 1559-35-9

Molecular Formula: C10H22O2

Molecular Weight: 174.28

Appearance: Colorless transparent liquid

Boiling Point: 224.781°C

Flash Point: 63.996°C

II. Physical Properties

Density: (20°C) 0.878~0.888 g/cm³

Purity: GC%Wt ≥ 99.0

Acidity: %Wt (as acetic acid) ≤ 0.01

Moisture: %Wt ≤ 0.10

III. Applications

1. Film-forming agent for electrophoretic coatings: Ethylene Glycol Isooctyl Ether is an important film-forming agent for electrophoretic coatings. It ensures the dissolution of various electrophoretic resin components during baking, achieving uniform mixing and curing, thereby producing electrophoretic coatings with excellent appearance and performance. It features a high boiling point, slow evaporation rate, low solubility in water, good solubility for electrophoretic resins, and excellent leveling properties at high temperatures.

2. Solvent: Ethylene Glycol Isooctyl Ether is primarily used as a solvent for coatings, printing inks, etc.

3. Other applications: It can also be used as a film-forming agent for water-based coatings.

IV. Characteristics and Advantages

1. Effective in increasing film thickness: Under the same dosage and voltage conditions, Ethylene Glycol Isooctyl Ether (2EHG) provides the best film thickness enhancement.

2. Environmentally friendly: It does not inhibit bacteria in wastewater treatment, thereby avoiding environmental issues related to sewage treatment.

V. Precautions

Although Ethylene Glycol Isooctyl Ether has many advantages, the following points should be noted during use:

1. Due to its high boiling point, if it remains in the coating film, it may affect the corrosion resistance of the electrophoretic coating.

2. During use, ensure good ventilation in the operating environment and adhere to relevant safety operating procedures.